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Connacht put a string of five defeats behind them with another worthy Heineken Cup display to overcome a tricky Zebre side in Parma by 33-6.

No upset and no giant killing at the Galway Sportsground, but it went so very close as Connacht put the English premiership leaders Saracens to the sword.

Connacht face a daunting task against an in-form and Lions-led Ospreys outfit which visits the Galway Sporsground on Saturday (5pm).

Long-serving Connacht flanker and former Ireland international Johnny O'Connor has announced his retirement from the game.

After a successful sequence of four RaboDirect Pro 12 games, Connacht take a rest for two weeks before heading into a vital interprovincial clash with Munster.

Connacht must maintain their momentum when they return to the Galway Sportsground tomorrow evening (7.45pm) to host Italian visitors Zebre.

Super Rugby winning co-captain Craig Clarke is Connacht’s latest and most significant signing for next season.

Connacht coach Eric Elwood faces another injury conundrum ahead of tomorrow’s visit of Edinburgh to the Galway Sportsground at 5pm. Having welcomed the return of Andrew Browne and captain Gavin Duffy in recent weeks, Elwood is now concerned with a new batch of injuries that include Ireland’s recent man of the match against South Africa Mike McCarthy, who is struggling with a back injury, props Ronan Loughney (knee), Rodney Ah You and Nathan White, and hooker Ethienne Reynecke (calf). Add in the longer term injuries to Eoin Griffin, John Muldoon and George Naoupu, and Elwood describes his latest injury woes as “not a pretty picture”.

Connacht coach Eric Elwood faces another injury conundrum ahead of Saturday’s visit of Edinburgh to the Galway Sportsground (5pm).

Connacht have a great opportunity to continue their momentum in the RaboDirect Pro 12 when they take on Newport Gwent Dragons in Wales this evening (7pm). Having moved up the table following their merited 18-3 victory over Treviso before the autumn international break, Connacht coach Eric Elwood will be keen to ensure they keep ahead of their opponents. Traditionally fixtures between the two clubs have been tight affairs with the home side edging the result, but last season’s 27 - 19 victory in Rodney Parade ensured Connacht achieved a season double over the Dragons.